Quality signing – signing a top half of the rotation starter (and awesome dude) at less than 8 a year on a short term deal? Even with health concerns, that’s a no-brainer, and frankly a bit of a coup. One would think somebody else might have been willing to throw in another year and a few million a year more in incentives. Guys like a healthy McCarthy, very shortly here (if not not), will not be had for less than 15 mil a year.

]]>By: proudlycanadianhttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2012/12/07/brandon-mccarthy-signs-with-the-diamondbacks/#comment-409707
Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:25:37 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=270984#comment-409707A fine pitcher with an engaging personality, but one that has been limited by injuries during his career. I am sure that Arizona will benefit from this signing.
]]>By: APBA Guyhttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2012/12/07/brandon-mccarthy-signs-with-the-diamondbacks/#comment-409706
Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:25:11 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=270984#comment-409706I wouldn’t be too surprised by this move. It’s a substantial upgrade in salary for McCarthy, and he and his wife are familiar with AZ, as he played college ball there.

As for the Diamondbacks-if he’s healthy (you are obligated to begin any prediction concerning McCarthy with this phrase)- he’s a very good pitcher. His stability and demeanor will be an asset to the D’backs younger players. He’s also a ground ball pitcher so the Kubel defense won’t automatically be fatal to his success.

But the health concerns are very real. I don’t think you’ll see the D’backs dealing any pitching.

]]>By: bayarea510http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2012/12/07/brandon-mccarthy-signs-with-the-diamondbacks/#comment-409705
Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:24:37 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=270984#comment-409705Nooooo! I follow Brandon and his wife on Twitter and I love them but as a Giants fan I am now forced to wish that Giants hit bomb after bomb off him. Sad day indeed.
]]>By: joelwrobinsonhttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2012/12/07/brandon-mccarthy-signs-with-the-diamondbacks/#comment-409702
Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:12:53 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=270984#comment-409702Is it now a requirement to of once played for the A’s to be a diamondback?
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